The Boost Wireless Network is now available
with 5G voice to over 200 million Americans nationwide.
LITTLETON, Colo., Feb. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boost Wireless Network is
now available with VoNR, or 5G voice, to over 200 million Americans
nationwide. This milestone not only marks an expansion of the
network, but also affirms DISH's steadfast commitment to provide
Americans with more options for connectivity as the 4th nationwide
wireless carrier.
The Boost Wireless Network's 5G voice and data services are the
latest in wireless connectivity, and a cutting-edge network
requires devices that use the most up-to-date technology. The Boost
Wireless Network is compatible with the leading 5G smartphones on
the market, including the iPhone 15 lineup, all-new Samsung Galaxy
S24 series and motorola razr. And, in January 2024 alone, Boost launched an
incredible seven new Boost Wireless Network-compatible devices
for its retail wireless subscribers.
"At DISH, we firmly believe in the transformative power of
communication, and as the 4th nationwide wireless network, we are
bringing competition to the wireless industry and more choice to
U.S. consumers," said John
Swieringa, president of Technology and COO, EchoStar. "We
are proud to now offer 5G voice to over 200 million Americans
nationwide, as we continue to expand, optimize, meet milestones and
advance the Boost Wireless Network buildout in alignment with our
network development plan."
Since its commercial launch in 2019, the Boost Wireless Network
has continued to grow, meet deadlines and set milestones, including
earning the distinction as the world's first standalone 5G Open RAN
cloud-based network. The network stands as the leader in 5G Voice
or VoNR (Voice over New Radio), boasting the first and largest
commercial deployment of this groundbreaking technology to
date.
Not only is DISH a leader in Open RAN and VoNR technology, but
the Boost Wireless Network, as recently noted by Signals Research
Group,i offers customers super-fast
download speeds and seamless handovers—all benefits from the
network's cutting-edge technology and a network that is prepared
for the customer demands of today and tomorrow.
About DISH Wireless
DISH Wireless is changing the
way the world communicates as the 4th facilities-based, nationwide
wireless carrier in the U.S. The company continues to innovate in
wireless, building the nation's first virtualized, O-RAN 5G
broadband network, and is inclusive of the Boost
Infinite, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile wireless
brands. DISH Wireless is an indirect subsidiary of EchoStar
Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS).
i Signals Research Group, The Twin
City Showdown, January 16, 2024.
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